Fall Protection for Construction

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

According to OSHA, falls are the most frequent cause of death for workers in the construction industry. Many of these incidents are preventable when proper precautions are taken, making fall protection training not only critical, but also required for all construction workers. Fall Protection for Construction identifies common hazards and explains important safety practices to help ensure every team member is prepared to recognize fall hazards on the job and understand how to keep themselves and others safe.

This intermediate-level online course offers essential fall protection training for the construction industry. Course topics include:

An overview of fall protection
Common fall hazards
Fall hazard evaluation and control
Fall prevention training requirements
Passive and active fall protection systems
Alternate fall protection systems
Fall protection planning
Additional fall protection considerations

Course participants will learn how to avoid falls and mitigate hazards per OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations for workplace safety.

AUDIENCE

Fall Protection for Construction is intended for all employers and employees responsible for following OSHA’s fall protection standards, including:

Construction workers
Construction supervisors
Construction managers

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Upon completion of Fall Protection for Construction, students should understand the fundamentals of fall protection and are prepared to identify and control fall hazards using active, passive, and alternate systems. Additionally, students will learn more about OSHA’s recommendations for fall protection in construction and planning strategies to create a safer work environment for all team members.

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